Technical 20v manual and oil filter access

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Technical 20v manual and oil filter access

fredyflame

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Hi
on other pages it says the manual is available on this site for the 20v marea weekend but as a newbie I cannot find it. also how do I get to the oil filter is it the small hatch on the undertray?. I assume it is the oil filter I can see front left of engine.
Thanks Tony
 
I find that the inspection panel is about as useful as a chocolate fireguard...
If you do have one without the seized bolts, and you can get the filter out, you will be treated to oil all over the undertray which will find it's way onto your drive.
It is better to remove the undertray. I use a 3 prog oil filter wrench to get the filter out, and it needs a wiggle, but does not normally cause problems...
The sump plug is a hex fitting, not a torx one, despite the chomp marks that it may show if some monkey was there before with a cheap tool....:mad:
 
It is visible from underneath, and I would suggest the standard "short" one is the easiest to get to. As it is, I nearly burn the back of my hand on the exhaust manifold getting to it. If it was longer it would only be harder to remove...

Also, the Fiat one is normally cheaper than the pattern parts...(y)
 
You need very bendy arms to get the oil filter off through the removable flap. It can be done though. :)
One probem is that when you remove your filter and pull your arm away to avoid it getting covered in oil, it's even harder if you go in through the flap, so have an old rag handy to wipe the oil off! :p
(Assuming it's the same as the Coupe)
H
 
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